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WHO welcomes Gaza ceasefire but warns of immense health challenges ahead

The United Nations health agency has welcomed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but warned that the besieged enclave’s “health challenges ahead are immense” as residents of the war-torn territory face rising disease and malnutrition.

Israeli finance minister threatens to topple government if Gaza not seized

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to overthrow the government if it did not occupy the besieged Gaza Strip.

First three Israeli captives in Gaza freed

Israeli authorities have confirmed that Hamas handed over the first three captives as the Gaza ceasefire  took effect.

Gaza ceasefire ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel: IRGC Quds Force chief

The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has praised the ceasefire accord between the Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel as the biggest defeat for Tel Aviv.

Gaza ceasefire begins after hours-long delay

Guns fell silent in the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday for the first time in around 15 months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

Regional expert outlines key concerns for Iran following Gaza ceasefire

An Iranian Middle East expert has outlined significant points for Iran to consider following the recent Gaza ceasefire, including a crucial shift in the blockaded enclave’s governance, a persistence of regional tensions, and the stability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Far-right finance minister ‘assured’ Israel would continue war and capture Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, has stated that he was given assurances that the war on Gaza would continue and Israel would launch a "gradual takeover of the entire Strip".

Israeli far-right party to leave government in protest of Gaza ceasefire

Israeli far-right party, Jewish Power, announced that it would leave the Israeli coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and that its leader, Itamar Ben Gvir, would step down as national security minister in protest of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Over 70% of Israelis support Gaza ceasefire: Poll

More than 70 percent of Israelis support the ceasefire accord with the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, brokered through international mediation, according to a survey.

Israel’s attacks in Gaza kill over 120 Palestinians since ceasefire announcement

The number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip since the announcement of the ceasefire rose to 123, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Directorate on Saturday.

Iranian Army: Gaza ceasefire strengthens resistance’s resolve

The Iranian Army has issued a statement celebrating the recent ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting that the significant victory strengthens the resolve of the resistance and makes the struggle for freedom more purposeful.

UNICEF says Gaza ceasefire ‘critical and so overdue’ as 35 children killed daily

The UNICEF spokesperson on Friday said the Gaza ceasefire deal is "critical and so overdue" as around 35 children have been killed daily in the enclave over the past 14 months.

Poland told Israeli PM should be detained if he attends Auschwitz event: Report

Poland’s government is facing possible legal action after it announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested if he attends a Holocaust anniversary event at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire agreement with Hamas

Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has approved a deal with Palestinian group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after more than 460 days of war in which Israeli forces have killed more than 46,788 Palestinians and wounded 110,453.

Biden showing ‘double standard’ on human rights amid Gaza war: HRW

US President Joe Biden has demonstrated “a double standard” on human rights, providing “arms without restriction” to Israel despite its war crimes in the Gaza Strip while condemning Russia for “similar violations” in Ukraine, according to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report.

Israel’s PM says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated his cabinet will not meet as scheduled to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas for causing a “last-minute crisis”.

Iran welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges trial of Israeli officials

Iran on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire between Hamas and Tel Aviv after 15 months of war in the besieged Strip, and called for the prosecution of Israeli authorities over their crimes in the Palestinian territory.

EU announces €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza

The European Union has announced a new €120 million (approximately $123.4 million) humanitarian package for Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced

Israel's military has killed at least 82 people in Gaza, medical sources told Al Jazeera, including at least 30 people in Gaza City in the hours since Hamas and Israel announced they had reached a ceasefire agreement.

Iran Leader praises Gaza ceasefire as ‘victory for Palestinian patience, resistance’

Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the official social media accounts of KHAMENEI.IR shared a message from the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in multiple languages on Thursday.

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal result of steadfastness, resistance over 15 months

Hamas has hailed announcement of a ceasefire in Israel's war against the Gaza Strip, calling the agreement the result of steadfastness and resistance in the besieged enclave for over 15 months.

IRGC hails Gaza ceasefire as victory for Palestinian resistance

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza, following 16 months of intense conflict.

Hamas thanks Iran, Resistance Front following announcement of Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian movement Hamas has praised the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip’s triumphing against Israel during the latter’s 15-month-long war of genocide against the besieged enclave. The group thanked Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Iraqi Resistance for their supports.

Gaza ceasefire deal reached after 15 months of war

Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, potentially bringing an end to the regime's devastating war in the besieged enclave.

ICC prosecutor pushes for rejection of appeal on arrest warrant for Israeli officials

The chief ICC prosecutor has encouraged the rejection of Israel's objections to the arrest warrant issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant.

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